The Opportunity
Responsible for welding and fabricating various heavy equipment and machinery components, skids, piping, mounts, and brackets for power units in new product area. Responsible for planning and fitting welding wear packages on buckets, and trouble shooting mechanical problems with associated equipment.
The Role
- Weld and fabricate a variety of heavy equipment (e.g., cranes and forklifts) and machinery components.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.
- Perform welding repairs on equipment as necessary.
- Welds power unit skids. Assists technicians with assembly of power units.
- Fabricates brackets, mounts, and piping.
- Welds and repairs customer units as required.
- Read and understand production drawings, blueprints, work orders and other written instructions.
- Cleans and performs minor repairs on welding equipment.
- Participate in all required Health & Safety Training.
- Comply with the Health & Safety program and practices.
- Performance of daily duties in a manner conducive to a safe workplace.
- Comply with Wajax policies and procedures.
- Meet requirements of Job Hazard assessments.
- Maintain all required certifications.
- Hydraulic and mechanical experience an asset
The Candidate
- Education: Welding Technician Certification, certified with Canadian Welders Bureau
- Work Experience: 1-2 years
- Mechanically inclined
- Knowledge: Ability to fabricate without drawings; additional certifications: Forklift Operator and Crane/Rigging; basic computer proficiency including Microsoft Office.
The Company
Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.
Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”
Highlights include:
- Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
- Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
- Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
- Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
- Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program
By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.
As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.
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